The Equalizer 3

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Since giving up his life as a government assassin, Robert McCall (Denzel Washington) has struggled to reconcile the horrific things he's done in the past and finds a strange solace in serving justice on behalf of the oppressed. Finding himself surprisingly at home in Southern Italy, he discovers his new friends are under the control of local crime bosses. As events turn deadly, McCall knows what he has to do: become his friends' protector by taking on the mafia.

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Another entertaining outing from Antoine Fuqua and Denzel Washington, The Equalizer 3 mostly makes up for its formulaic story with generous helpings of cathartic action.

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With satisfying action, beautiful scenery, and another solid Denzel performance, The Equalizer 3 may leave you hoping for a fourth installment.

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

If it's not broke, then don't fix it. They haven't fixed it in 40 years, and they didn't fix it in this movie, either.

Oct 3, 2023

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Rafer Guzman

Newsday

“The Equalizer” films have always been junk; they’re based on a mid-1980s TV show that was no great shakes to begin with. What did Washington ever see in them?

Rated: 1.5/4

Oct 3, 2023

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Joey Shapiro

Chicago Reader

Denzel seems to be sleepwalking through every scene that doesn’t involve gouging and/or stabbing.

Sep 8, 2023

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

This series didn’t need a “final” episode, but it’s nevertheless entertaining for what it is - and what it sets out to be.

Rated: 6/10

Aug 25, 2024

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Steve Crum

Crum on Showbiz

The production looks good with spot-on cinematography by Robert Richardson, and an effective heartbeat score by Marcelo Zarvos.

Rated: B+

Jan 16, 2024

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John Serba

Decider

Bluntly put, it’s a snooze, and we’re left with the nagging feeling that it should be considerably more engaging, and make better use of its extraordinary star.

Jan 2, 2024

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Shane C Great movie, Denzel did a great job Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/28/24 Full Review Brian playing a simple not enough action in comparison to the first one or the second one for that matter. Rated 2/5 Stars • Rated 2 out of 5 stars 07/28/24 Full Review Kimberly J Great Denzel always good Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/04/24 Full Review Deb excellent movie, type of movie. I like to go back and watch several times! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/20/24 Full Review Enrique Great & Entertaining Movie. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/13/24 Full Review Teresa W Love Denzel, but you can see his age. not much action. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/02/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Antoine Fuqua Director Denzel Washington Robert McCall Dakota Fanning Emma Collins David Denman Frank Conroy Eugenio Mastrandrea Gio Bonucci Gaia Scodellaro Aminah

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The Equalizer 3: Official Clip - Robert McCall Kills Mobsters